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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Hart (ranked 6000 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Powell (ranked 5823 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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202 cm
18
278 lbs
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193 cm
18
220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Hart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Powell! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hart lands with a kick to the ribs.
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard. Powell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Powell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hart tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hart working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart has given up his back here.
Hart trying to control the position but Powell manages to sink in the hooks. Powell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hart defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Hart showing good submission defense here.
Hart trying to control the hands but Powell breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hart tries to break free.
Hart trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Powell is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hart has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Powell has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hart taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Powell doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Powell!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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